FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The 40th annual Festival of Gingerbread has returned to downtown Fort Wayne.

The festival, which opened to the public on Friday, Nov. 28, will run until Sunday, Dec. 21.

The organization says this year, they have a record-breaking 183 gingerbread displays featured, beating out last year’s record of 150.

Festival hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for ages 3-17 and for ages 65+. History Center members and children 2 and under receive free admission. Tickets include admission to The History Center.

For more information about the festival, visit 2025 Festival of Gingerbread .

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